News | News listing | 911±ŹÁÏÍű /en/listing/50061/feed News listing en ‘We need to get to work and set the bar high’ /en/news/we-need-to-get-to-work-and-set-the-bar-high Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:06:49 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1369779 at /en Monika Liikamaa has started at the School of Business as an Executive in Residence Cooperation Monika Liikamaa vasemmalla, opiskelijat Malhar Bagi ja Tina Suomi haastattelevat How to attract employees back to the office /en/news/how-to-attract-employees-back-to-the-office Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:13:12 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1368824 at /en Return-to-office policies are popular among employers, but securing employee cooperation hinges on offering them a fair exchange in return for accepting less autonomy. Research & Art Three people talk at a round table; woman holds a cup, phone nearby, tech wall behind Assistance dogs interpret needs of the person they assist non-verbally /en/news/assistance-dogs-interpret-needs-of-the-person-they-assist-non-verbally Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:15:52 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1367455 at /en A recent study shows that assistance dogs not only help people with practical tasks, but also actively contribute to their care Research & Art A dog and two researchers. Photo: 911±ŹÁÏÍű/Mikko Raskinen Science must have a voice in society – but how? /en/news/science-must-have-a-voice-in-society-but-how Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:31 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1368232 at /en Trust in science has fallen in Finland by almost ten percentage points in two years Research & Art Design Methods class smiling faces during group work. Photo: Ayse Pekdiker Why construction companies must invest in AI /en/news/why-construction-companies-must-invest-in-ai Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:34:30 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1367443 at /en AI increasingly enables construction firms to anticipate problems before they escalate, sometimes even before they happen at all, Antti Ainamo writes Research & Art Kuva: Laura Berger Positive communication and improvisation help build students’ communication skills to meet employer needs /en/news/positive-communication-and-improvisation-help-build-students-communication-skills-to-meet-employer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:14:05 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1365865 at /en The School of Business redesigned its mandatory first-year communication course Research & Art Studies Group of students at round tables talking and working on laptops in a bright office space Antti LĂ€htevĂ€noja, a lecturer in entrepreneurship, draws on his experience as a salesperson and entrepreneur in his teaching /en/news/antti-lahtevanoja-a-lecturer-in-entrepreneurship-draws-on-his-experience-as-a-salesperson-and Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:57:32 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1363395 at /en ‘It’s fantastic to be able to teach genuinely knowledge-hungry students.’ Studies yrittĂ€jyyden lehtori Antti LĂ€htevĂ€noja What motherhood reveals about modern work /en/news/what-motherhood-reveals-about-modern-work Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:01:34 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1359370 at /en Workplace norms still demand that the realities of motherhood are hidden, but organisations must accept that careers now unfold differently, says Professor Taija Turunen. Research & Art Ă€itiysvapaalta takaisin töihin -kuvituskuva Women's networks – between symbolism and impact /en/news/womens-networks-between-symbolism-and-impact Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:03:04 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1361594 at /en Women often face the challenge that the networks relevant to them are informal and male‑dominated. These so‑called old boys’ networks can slow down women’s career paths and reinforce existing inequalities. Research & Art Marjo-Riitta Diehl profile picture Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now! /en/news/training-available-in-ai-research-data-management-research-ethics-more-register-now Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:23:18 +0000 Charlotte ForsgĂ„rd 1355730 at /en New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open. Research & Art A black hand touches a tablet screen with white shapes. Papers and a pen are on a pink surface. ‘My entire career as a marine biologist and sustainability scientist has been extremely interesting’ /en/news/my-entire-career-as-a-marine-biologist-and-sustainability-scientist-has-been-extremely-interesting Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:14:53 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1355897 at /en Professor of Practice Eeva Furman has spent most of her career conducting interdisciplinary research in sustainability sciences Appointments Eeva Furman mustassa mekossa ja hansikkaissa seisoo keltaisten kukkien ja puiden tĂ€yttĂ€mĂ€llĂ€ niityllĂ€. The School of Business renews its status as a Champion member of the global PRME network for sustainability education for 2026–2027 /en/news/the-school-of-business-renews-its-status-as-a-champion-member-of-the-global-prme-network-for Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:58:22 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1353767 at /en Only two other Nordic universities were awarded Champion-level membership Awards and Recognition Studies PRME Champion -logo (Principles of Responsible Management Education) New podcast: Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity /en/news/new-podcast-leading-for-interdisciplinary-creativity Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:28:14 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1351907 at /en The podcast of the IDBM programme discusses leading creativity, interdisciplinary teamwork and the future of design-intensive business Cooperation Text Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity with Aalto logo. The Industry Project course is at the heart of the IDBM Master's program /en/news/the-industry-project-course-is-at-the-heart-of-the-idbm-masters-program Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:52:19 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1345901 at /en The multidisciplinary master's program in International Design Business Management (IDBM) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year Studies Aalto Global Impact in Kenya Learn to test your startup idea fast – A new From Zero to Product course at 911±ŹÁÏÍű /en/news/learn-to-test-your-startup-idea-fast-a-new-from-zero-to-product-course-at-aalto-university Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:42 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1345473 at /en The course is open to Aalto students interested in entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation Studies From Zero to Product banner The School of Business launches its new Bachelor’s major ‘Responsibility and Impact’ /en/news/the-school-of-business-launches-its-new-bachelors-major-responsibility-and-impact Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:26:06 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1345469 at /en ‘I’m helping to reimagine what “better business, better society” could become when curiosity leads the way,’ says Associate Professor Taija Turunen Studies Professor Taija Turunen Entrepreneurship offers women empowerment in late-stage careers /en/news/entrepreneurship-offers-women-empowerment-in-late-stage-careers Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:22:51 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1343117 at /en Launching their own venture offers older women a chance to turn their age into a competitive advantage, reveals new research. Research & Art Syksyn keltaiset lehdet. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen The Nessling Foundation grants funding to speed up the sustainability transformation – Aalto researchers get grants /en/news/the-nessling-foundation-grants-funding-to-speed-up-the-sustainability-transformation-aalto Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:39:02 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1343001 at /en Researchers Mari Keski-Korsu, Elina MÀÀttĂ€nen and Johanna Ahola-Launonen received funding for their research projects. Research & Art łŐĂ€°ù±đłćŽĄ°ùłÙ·ÉŽÇ°ù°ìČőłćłą±«ČŃ·Ą±· Can technology save us in the sustainability transition? Five things everyone should understand about techno-optimism /en/news/can-technology-save-us-in-the-sustainability-transition-five-things-everyone-should-understand-about Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:23:47 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1341898 at /en Academy Research Fellow Johanna Ahola-Launonen warns us against solving the sustainability crisis solely through technology – and explains why we are so keen to do just that Research & Art Akatemiatutkija Johanna Ahola-Launonen Publishing Research Data Alongside Research Articles /en/news/publishing-research-data-alongside-research-articles Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:25:20 +0000 Anne Sunikka 1338880 at /en Data availability statements are increasingly required by scientific journals. They include information on what data are available, where they can be found, and any applicable access terms Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details.